Technology- Training Developer

Technology‑Based Training Developer )

Department of Children and Youth – Bureau of Professional Development, Children Services Training and Development Team.

Children & Youth N. High Complex, 246 North High Street, Columbus, OH. Position is on‑site daily.

Core hours Mon‑Fri, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. Daily start/end times may vary with operational needs.

The role is instrumental in designing, developing, and delivering technology‑based training for a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in all phases of technology‑based training: research, development, planning, instructional design, programming, implementation, and user testing. Analyze training needs, recommend performance improvements, and assess effectiveness.
• Design overall architecture, navigability, usability, and functionality for online courses or web pages that deliver training; create and integrate graphics, text, and interactive multimedia to support adult learning.
• Implement instructional interventions (computer‑based training, web‑based training, online testing and assessment, electronic discussion groups, podcasts, etc.). Coordinate technology‑based training, resolve learner issues, maintain schedule of annual updates, edit content, and deliver graphics for end products.
• Manage learning environment, use training equipment, provide feedback, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain electronic performance support systems. Select performance and training effectiveness measures, analyze results, design surveys, and revise instructional materials accordingly.
• Plan, schedule, and support department training events using various platforms. Develop content and facilitate webinars for internal and external audiences, provide ongoing training and technical assistance, attend professional conferences, and review vendor and DCY program materials for alignment with policies.

Completion of an undergraduate core program in education with student teaching or equivalent experience, plus:

• 2 years of training or experience in assessing, researching, designing, delivering instruction, and materials for adult learners;
• 2 years of training or experience with software or application systems for technology‑based training (e.g., Author ware, Articulate, Captivate, Course Mill, Dreamweaver, Lectora, Moodle);
• 18 months of training or experience with Microsoft Word or Word Perfect;
• 1 year of training or experience creating web pages using programming languages (HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS);
• 6 months of training or experience with web‑art manipulation programs (Fireworks, Shockwave, Flash, Photoshop);
• or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Training.

Starting salary at step 1 of the salary range. New hires advance to the next step after 6 months and then annually. Step progression, hourly and annual rates are as follows:

• Step 1 – $38.01 / $79,061
• Step 2 – $39.86 / $82,909
• Step 3 – $41.81 / $86,965
• Step 4 – $43.90 / $91,312
• Step 5 – $46.00 / $95,680
• Step 6 – $48.28 / $100,422
• Step 7 – $50.66 / $105,373
• Step 8 – $53.13 / $110,510
• Step 9 – $55.80 / $116,064

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities (employee development funds, public service loan forgiveness, etc.)

The selected candidate will undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify an applicant; individual evaluation will precede exclusion.

Travel may be required as needed. Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation or access to a state vehicle.

Ohio is a drug‑free workplace and adheres to the Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. The state is a disability‑inclusion state and strives for reasonable accommodation in employment opportunities.